Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

Smart Meetings spoke with Herman C Deboard II, CEO and founder of Huvr Inc. , Smart Meetings What are the perks of allowing individuals to take part in virtual tours? Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry After your virtual trip, AI also allows you to enjoy real travel to similar destinations.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

The nature of business meetings has undergone a significant transformation. Companies are increasingly shifting from large, infrequent conferences to smaller, more frequent gatherings that foster collaboration and connection. Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa? Chase Travel Group and Travelport Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Travel Bookings In a move that will enhance travel booking capabilities for corporate travelers and meeting profs, Travelport has announced an expanded long-term partnership with Chase Travel Group, the travel business unit of JPMorganChase.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless. Australia Awaits Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reopens after a $60 million renovation, showcasing newly refurbished conference and event spaces.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! In fact, the program kicked off with a celebration of excellence at The NOVO music venue in the Grammy Museum at L.A. is an annual tradition.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. It permeates so many parts of our lives; inevitably, that includes meetings. The third-ranking category was a venue’s vitality credentials.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On top of the ask, that exact meeting participant may miss telling their children bedtime stories, attending their soccer games, or being present for milestone events like their child’s first steps or words. If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Sell refund protection.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While there are many destinations where you can host your next business meeting or event, Irvine, California, should be at the top of your list. With nearly 190,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, beautiful weather and endless things to do , Irvine is a hub of innovation and productivity.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history. Today, the property offers 70,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Three flexible meeting rooms totaling 5,710 sq. Lounges, entertainment areas, two conference rooms and a club give space for relaxation, while a fitness center, recreation lawn, pool and barbecues focus on fun.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Grand openings and major renovations refresh meeting space in famous international cities All across the world, in some of the most sought-after international cities, come new and renovated hotels and meeting spaces, leaving the stage set for outstanding gatherings, wherever your attendees may be traveling from to get there.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Her father had cerebral palsy, which brought its own needs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Selecting a Sustainable Venue. Sourcing Local Catering.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. Health and Safety.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! Well, what is now Smart Start Radio used to be called Meeting of the Minds. What makes the meetings and events industry special? And what a special day it is. What does GMID mean to you?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

of meeting and exhibit space adjusts to a banquet or theater style. A stone’s throw and a free shuttle ride from Charleston International Airport (CHS), Northern Charleston Marriott boasts a meeting space of 12,380 sq. divided into 8 meeting rooms and 10 break out rooms as well as on-site support for hosting your future meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to a convention, conference, or trade show, it’s not only about the business that gets done, but the time beyond the sessions where attendees build bonds. You have to be here for your next meeting. Bellagio There’s no shortage of venues at Bellagio that are sure to please a crowd. How fast can you say fun?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

24, the temperature in downtown Los Angeles was 72 degrees and the 61 st Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) had gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center which, like 98 percent of Los Angeles County, was not impacted by the fires that raged on televisions around the country and in the hills of Palisades and Altadena.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. I travelled to St.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The area around the New York Stock Exchange pulses with new energy as outdoor meeting spaces spring to life. Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. After being apart for a few years, customers are showing significant energy surrounding meetings, and that’s evident in our group bookings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Choosing Bellevue to Host Lenovo Tech World 2024 Meeting Attendee Needs Marty McCormack, destination sales manager, Visit Bellevue Bellevue is a major tech hub in the Pacific Northwest, which made it a top choice right off the bat. Its position as home to numerous tech companies makes it a prime choice for tech meetings in particular.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

There’s nothing like the ideal place to distinguish your meeting or event. Engaging event spaces When it’s time to step away from the convention center, Davis County has several settings to hold festivities to dazzle your meeting attendees like The Coop, walking distance from the convention center.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

You think planning a sales conference at a Chicago hotel ballroom is tough, try planning the 2024 Summer Olympics. There has been a big investment in infrastructure development for the Games, so that allows meeting planners to have access in the future to the venues that have been built,” she says. Security will be massive.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. of meeting space.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With conference spaces just steps away from the majestic Niagara Falls, the Niagara Region sets the stage for inspiring meetings and events creating memories to last a lifetime.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Events Industry Council (EIC) , National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) joined the founding partners and kicked off the event at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in 2022. “Be like U2,” he said.

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